Andy Friend promoted to director of rugby in Connacht coaching restructure
Andy Friend has been promoted to Connacht director of rugby with Peter Wilkins taking over as head coach as part of a coaching restructure ahead of the new season.
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John McKee eyes improvement as Ireland seek winning finish to Japan tour
John McKee says Ireland must clinch back-to-back victories against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday if they wish to rank their historic tour as 'really successful'.
Springbok team announcement on Monday? 'Why wait?' says coach Nienaber
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has explained his decision to announce his side for this weekend's Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Monday.
Turnover machine Olly Robinson playing semi-pro rugby after once being a key member of Cardiff's pack
There was a familiar face back on duty at the Arms Park on the weekend. Early into the second half of Cardiff RFC’s pre-season friendly against Henley Hawks, the moment came for Olly Robinson to return to his old stomping ground.
Coach happy with Bok veterans Steyn, Vermeulen despite lack of game time
Duane Vermeulen retains his place at No 8 while Frans Steyn is included on the bench for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide, and coach Jacques Nienaber says he is satisfied with where both Springbok veterans are despite a lack of game time.
Kruise Leeming among three senior Leeds Rhinos players to return for Huddersfield Giants clash
Kruise Leeming has defied the odds to be named in Leeds Rhinos' squad to take on Huddersfield Giants this Wednesday. The Rhinos captain looked likely to miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury but is set to return around a month ahead of a provisional return date initially set.
'Great futures ahead' - Pat Lam praises young guns despite Bristol Bears' defeat to Brive
Pat Lam praised the performances of four of Bristol Bears’ young players who stepped up to senior rugby from the club’s champion U18s side on Friday night.
Bok coach on why Dweba starts ahead of Marx: 'There's a tactical and technical reason'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the reasoning behind Joseph Dweba starting ahead of Malcolm Marx at hooker is a "technical and tactical" decision they discuss with the players and the team.